• What is Fresh Start?

     

    The Fresh Start Center

     

    The Fresh Start Center is an off campus site that houses two (2) programs; Academic and Alternative Education, which provides individual and small group instruction tailored to meet each student’s unique needs.

     

    The purpose of both programs is to provide academic instruction and character education so that each student will become a good citizen and continue to be a life-long learner. Upon successful completion of the academic or alternative education program, the student returns to his or her base school.

     

    Achieving academically, building a positive self-esteem, and improving learning strategies in a caring and supportive environment are the primary goals at the Fresh Start Center.

     

    Academic Program

     

    The academic program includes year-long classes where each student focuses on the core subjects of English, mathematics, and social studies. Students receive individualized and small group instruction in English grammar and mechanics, language and writing, foundations of mathematics, and social studies, as well as receive instruction in solving mathematical word problems with emphasis on reading and interpreting math terminology. Elective courses include health and physical education and economics and personal finance.

     

    Students mainly work in groups and demonstrate steps to solutions by completing projects, engaging in smart board activities, utilizing the computer and delivering oral presentations. Students also work in the academic computer laboratory completing specific classes on the computer for high school credit.

    Alternative Education Program

    The alternative education program provides instruction for students assigned to the day, evening expulsion, or home-based setting. This program is designed for students suspended from their base school for a short period of the school year or expelled from school for a long-term period.

    Students engage in lessons for the academics and lessons on building good character with special emphasis on the student handbook from their base school. Students in the day program complete classes in the alternative education computer laboratory, receiving individualized and small-group remediation from the teacher/facilitator each day.


    ~ Fresh Start Center Hallmark ~

     Academic Remediation

    Academic Success

    Individualized Instruction

    Cooperative Learning

    Goal Setting

    Positive Self-Esteem

    Citizenship

    Character

    Critical Thinking

    Problem Solving

    Experiential Learning

    Community Service

    Counseling Services

  • OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY COLLEGE TOUR

    Students in the Academic Program are afforded the opportunity

    to visit a variety of college campuses throughout the year.

  • No Bullying in 2016-2017


     We Have Spirit!

  • Ladies of Distinction

    Mrs. Jennell Riddick comes to talk with the ninth grade girls in various areas once a month. They enjoy talking with her about things that girls should know to help them to make better choices about life decisions.


     

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    We Honor Veterans for their Service!

     

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    The Fresh Start Center houses the Parent Resource Center which is open to all parents of Southampton County Public Schools' students. Computers are available for parents to use during school hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to search job opportunities, etc. Feel free to stop by the Fresh Start Center to visit the Parent Resource Center.

  •   Tasha Ricks, Principal
    Rhonda Chambliss Intake Officer
    Alfred Charity Alternative Education Instructional Facilitator
    Tiffany Duck Guidance Counselor
    Renee Griffith Nurse
    Betty Bryant Custodian
    Nancy Forrest Alternative Education Paraprofessional
    Ronnie Foster Academic Paraprofessional
    Texie Sackett Academic Instructional Facilitator - Social Studies
    JuliAnn Ward
    		 Exceptional Education Teacher
    Patricia Jones Assistant Cafeteria Manager
    Mrs. Austin Custodian
    Barbara Morgan Academic Instructional Facilitator - Mathematics
    Melodi Bradshaw
    		 Therapeutic Interventions Counselor
    ChiKita Peterson Academic Instructional Facilitator- English
    Marian Worrell Administrative Associate

     

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    School-Based Day Treatment & Case Management Program

    Therapeutic Interventions, Inc. offers voluntary, comprehensive programs designed to work with students, families and school personnel. The programs are based on the belief that all children and adolescents have the ability to grow and achieve their full potential.

    They work to improve attendance and to enhance academic performance, problem solving, conflict resolution, and anger management skills. The primary emphasis is collaboration, as a team, with the family, school, and community.

    Program Goals

    • Provide Linkage to community resources
    • Be an advocate for the student and family with the school system
    • Monitor student's academic performance and attendance
    • Enhance services already provided by the school system
    • Improve student-teacher relationships
    • Provide on-site crisis intervention

     Marion Long President/CEO 
     Wayne C Bell, Jr. Director of Operations
     Kristi Rogowski Regional Supervisor 
     Yolanda Artis Clinical Psychologist
     LaTonya Ginn
    		 Behavior Specialist 

    For more information, visit: www.therapeuticinterventions.com.

  • Paul D. Camp Community College

    Therapeutic Interventions - Mr. Wayne Bell

    Graz'n Acres Therapeutic Riding Center - Mrs. Cyndi Raiford

    Fellowship Around the Word Church - Dr. Peggy Scott & Dr. Russell

    Cover 3 Foundation - Mr. Greg Scott

    Mrs. Diane Harris

    James L. Camp, Jr. Family YMCA

    Courtland Health and Rehabilitation Center

    Walter Cecil Rawls Library

    Meherrin Elementary School

    Walk In It, Inc. - Rev. Jennell Riddick

    Dr. Cynthia Nicholson, Chowan University

     

    Paul D. Camp Community College- Mr. Travis Parker

    EMBODI- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.-Ms. Sabrina Tann

     

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    Walter Cecil Rawls Library, Courtland, VA

     

    Fresh Start Center academic students visit the library monthly.

             

  • Paul D. Camp Community College

    Southampton High School

    9th Grade Students & PDCCC Partners